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Investing in Sustainability to Ensure Energy Independence and Political Stability
by Arnab Mukherjee, MBA ‘15 SGE immersion students learn that in light of climate change, the DOD is at the forefront of managing their carbon footprint, conducting research on alternative fuels and energy, and integrating green practices into their day-to-day operations. Another year and students in the Sustainable Global Enterprise (SGE) immersion visited companies in […]
Capital Markets and Asset Management Immersion: The Key to Thriving
by Rafael Alegria, MBA ‘14 One of the main reasons I chose Johnson was to acquire necessary skills to transition from a role in Managerial Finance to Sales and Trading. While the fast paced environment and dynamics of capital markets have always thrilled me, I didn’t have the technical skills required to work on a […]
Networked Readiness: Much More Than Cell Phone Coverage
Johnson Dean Soumitra Dutta, co-editor of the Global Information Technology Report 2014, with the World Economic Forum and INSEAD, unveiled the 13th annual ranking of nation’s ability to build and benefit from information and communication technologies Soumitra Dutta, the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean and professor of Management at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School […]
Johnson’s Dean to Unveil Report on Global Networked Readiness on CornellCast
Soumitra Dutta, co-editor of Global Information Technology Report 2014, holds live press conference from the World Economic Forum on April 23 Soumitra Dutta, the Anne and Elmer Lindseth Dean and professor of Management at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University, will unveil the 2014 edition of a critical report on […]
Developing Confidence Beyond Consulting
by Agata Kostecka, MBA ‘11 Johnson’s Consulting curriculum, anchored by Professor Nate Peck’s Management Cases class, gives students much more than core consulting skills. It teaches strategic thinking and confidence when faced with business challenges. I realized the benefits of the Management Cases class my first day on the job as a summer associate at […]
The Long Haul of Marketing
by Nicole Sim, MBA ‘14 In an attempt to shape myself into an adept marketer, I continuously search for knowledge. Building on core marketing courses, Johnson offers a spectrum of electives including E-Commerce, Digital Marketing and Disruptive Technologies that take those fundamental principles of marketing and dramatically magnify them. Coupled with the ecosystem of startups […]
Learning in a Safe Environment
by Dr. Megan J. Ricard, MBA ‘14 While enrolled in Professor Thomas’ Strategic Brand Management course and Professor Park’s Market Research course as part of the Strategic Marketing Immersion, I was able to collaborate with fellow students on a live business case throughout the entire semester. We worked with a top healthcare firm on the […]
Joseph Cherian, MS ’92, PhD ’93
A “hybrid” career in asset management Both a widely respected scholar of asset management and a practitioner with years of experience as a managing director on Wall Street, Joseph Cherian refers to his path as a “hybrid” career. Now a professor of finance and director of the Center for Asset Management Research & Investments at […]
“An Invaluable Experience”
by Alessandra Zielinski, MBA ‘11 One of the main reasons I was attracted to the Johnson School at Cornell University was due to the immersion program and emphasis placed on real-world learning. Experiential learning programs were a highlight of my undergraduate experience and, transitioning from the non-profit sector, I knew I would benefit from a […]